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Posted: Monday, July 24, 20172017 Run for a Reason Charity Program Raised $1.4 Million-Plus!

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Nearly 9 out of every 10 dollars raised through the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Run for a Reason Charity Program goes to Pittsburgh-area nonprofits

PITTSBURGH - P3R proudly has announced that the Run for a Reason Charity Program presented by Bank of America raised more than $1.4 million during the 2017 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon season. Since the Run for a Reason charity program launched in 2009, participants have raised more than $10 million for local, national and global causes.

“Bank of America’s support of the Run for a Reason program comes down to one thing: the power of a connection,” said Brian Ludwick, Market President of Bank of America Western PA. “We’re proud to be a part of a program that connects over 2,800 charity runners with 110 causes to raise both awareness and an incredible amount of fundraising dollars for the Pittsburgh and surrounding communities.”

This year’s top charity runner was Bob Lesnefsky, who raised $17,575 for the Dirty Vagabond Ministries. Lesnefsky’s brother, Andy, who also participated in the Run for a Reason Charity Program recalled his experience with the program: “Getting involved in the Pittsburgh Marathon has literally impacted hundreds of inner city kids. We've been able to substantially grow the support we needed for our ministry.”

More than 2,800 charity runners participating across all of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events inspired more than 20,704 charity donations for 110 local and national charities.

“The Run for a Reason Charity Program is fueled by deep community spirit and inspires runners to race for a greater good,” said P3R CEO Patrice Matamoros. “The charity runners of the 2017 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon impressively raised money for a cause close to their hearts and helped the program exceed the $10 million mark since its 2009 launch.”

About the P3R
P3R is a nonprofit organization that is passionate about promoting the love of running and enhancing community access to health & fitness education and activities. Best known for organizing the acclaimed annual DSG Pittsburgh Marathon, we also run a variety of other high-quality races, events, and health & fitness programs throughout the Pittsburgh region. While many of our races attract some of the nation’s high-profile professional athletes, we offer activities for all ages and ability levels. The only criterion for participation is a desire to be happy, healthy and active.